About the course

The certificate in Computer Network Engineering is a program for those wishing to enter the specialized field of computer network design and support. Students may obtain the certificate as an intermediate step prior to receiving the A.S. Degree.

　　Apply basic computer hardware and software concepts to install, troubleshoot and manage home and small business computer network systems.

　　Using appropriate IP addressing scheme and appropriate networking hardware and software, design, troubleshoot, and maintain a computer network infrastructure for small to medium size organizations.

　　Identify computer network security threats and vulnerabilities for a given network, choose appropriate network security hardware and software for a given security requirement, and apply necessary security measures to prevent a possible computer network compromise.

　　Given a computer network engineering problem, apply critical thinking, problem solving techniques and effective communications skills to find solutions to the problem Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: US$15,795

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Santa Barbara
Fall (August), 2024	Santa Barbara
Spring (January), 2025	Santa Barbara
Summer (June), 2025	Santa Barbara
Fall (August), 2025	Santa Barbara
Spring (January), 2026	Santa Barbara

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Santa Barbara City College

GPA Requirement: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.00.

　　Age Requirement: Students must be 18 years old by the start of their program at SBCC.

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Santa Barbara City College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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